In 2020, the Rotary Club of Guelph proudly celebrated 100 years of Service Above Self. To mark this historic milestone, the Club committed to a Centennial Project designed to uplift our community and create a lasting legacy. This ambitious initiative was built on four meaningful elements, each supporting active living, environmental stewardship, family connection, and lifelong learning. A cornerstone element was the construction of the New Guelph Lake Nature Centre completed in 2025, and a significant donation to this project by the Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation. 

Our sister club, the Rotary Club of Guelph South, looks forward to hosting their 22^nd “Annual Taste of Italy Pasta Night” on February 6.  It's a fabulous family-friendly event that benefits Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre and other Rotary projects. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 5-12, and $10 for children under 5. GET TICKETS SOON from Canada Helps  or by calling Sunrise at (519) 837-0558 ext 31 or by emailing lynne@sunrise-therapeutic.ca.

The Rotaract Guelph club at the University of Guelph will host the 12th Annual Rotaract Gala on Friday, March 6, 2026  at 6pm … and they are hoping for a good turnout of Rotarians and friends! TICKETS are on sale here.  They are also looking for support with auction prizes and sponsorships. The event beneficiary this year is Wyndham House, the charity that has been working to address youth homelessness in Guelph-Wellington for over 50 years. Wyndham House is expanding its services with a new foster care program to provide youth in need with a safe, nurturing LOCAL environment where they can thrive.

On January 9, 2026 the Rotary Club of Guelph was delighted to present DONNA & STEVE DODGE with Honourary Paul Harris Fellowships. This award, named after the founder of Rotary, is one of the highest honours that Rotary International can bestow upon a person in recognition of their outstanding contributions that exemplify the highest ideals in Rotary in delivering “Service Above Self”. 

Our dear friend and loyal Rotarian Margaret Trainor passed away on Saturday, 3rd January 2026, at the age of 68. She adored her family and especially lit up when speaking of her grandchildren. She was an active Rotarian for 28 years in all, holding many leadership and support roles over the years at both club and district levels. She was particularly passionate about Rotary's global project to end polio, and Rotary's local project to eradicate human trafficking. More recently, she was keen to support Guelph's new facility for children in foster care. A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held on Saturday, January 31 at 4pm at the ICC. Please RSVP via Facebook at this link.  

Our club is sad that we have lost a Great One from our midst - Bill Stevens - but we are so glad to have known him, and will continue to benefit from his 53 years of Rotary service, leadership and friendship. Bill passed away at Hospice Wellington on November 3, 2025 in his 92nd year. His obituary and our club's eulogy are below. A Celebration of Life will be held at the University of Guelph Arboretum on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11am. Rotarians are invited to attend and form an Honour Guard for Bill's family to enter the room at around 11:20am.

Bernie Miller  was an active member of our Rotary club for 24 years, from 1983 to 2007, and is fondly remembered by our longer-standing members.  He was born on May 11, 1937, and passed away at age 88 on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at home with family by his side after a long battle with Parkinsons.   Obituary. 

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